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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.96, 3,912.24 and 2,503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.96, 3,912.24 and 2,503.16 is: 3,447.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.96 : 3,912.24 = 2,503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.96/3,912.24 = 2,503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.96x = 3,912.24 × 2,503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.96x = 9,792,962.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,792,962.68/2,840.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.06

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